If you have a BOC account that accepts GBP in the form of a TT = telegraphic transfer and the western initiator of a TT abbreviates your name, the BOC will do nothing. For example, Boyo Drainstorm Taffy will be ok, but B D Taffy won't. You'll have to wait until the TT is returned to your country and until your western bank then issues a replacement TT using your name as depicted on your passport.

Even though your account number matches that submitted by your TT provider, 1806511293807, for example, the BOC won't bend their rules!

Even worse, they won't inform you of the arrival of the faulty TT because the names don't match exactly.

ALL THIS TROUBLE COZ A CARELESS BANK CLERK IN THE WEST HAS CHOSEN TO ABBREVIATE YOUR NAME!